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Overview |
University of Akron | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1050/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Akron | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,299 students)
University of Akron vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 318.5% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.9% higher at Wittenberg University than University of Akron Main Campus ($42,260.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Wittenberg University ($14,667 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 10% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($11,280 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 282.8% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($32,632 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or University of Akron .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Wittenberg University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wittenberg University and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (71% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $6,200 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/